User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notices, Compliance and Safety
 - Getting Started
 - Getting Familiar With Your Computer
- Front View
 - Left Side View
 - Right Side View
 - Back Edge View
 - Bottom View
 - Keyboard Basics
 - Radio ON/OFF Switch (option)
 - Application Launch Key
 - Touch Screen Display
 - Lid Switch
 - LED Status Indicators
 - Audio
 - The PC Card Slot
 - Touchpad
 - Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option)
 - The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
 - The Media Bay
 - Computer Security
 - Ports and Connectors
 - ENERGY STAR®
 
 - Making Connections
 - Wireless Communication
 - Operating with Battery Power
 - Customizing Your BIOS
 - Optional Equipment and Accessories
 - Maintenance and Storage
 - Service and Support
 - Troubleshooting
- Application Troubleshooting
 - Battery Troubleshooting
 - Display / Touch Screen
- The display performance is slow
 - I can’t read the display
 - The underlined, inverse, and hypertext characters are difficult to read on the screen
 - I can’t see the cursor while using the DOS editor
 - I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen
 - Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen
 - The touch screen doesn’t respond after a suspend
 
 - Hard Disk
 - Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting
 - Modem Troubleshooting
 - PC Cards
 - Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
- The computer shuts off unexpectedly
 - The speaker volume is too high or too low
 - The computer won’t turn on
 - The computer won’t turn off
 - The computer enters suspend mode too quickly
 - The computer doesn’t automatically suspend
 - The system date and time are incorrect
 - I receive an “out of memory” error message
 - Holding down the Power button to reset the computer doesn’t always work
 - The computer doesn’t make any sounds, even during boot-up
 - The fan stopped running
 - Can I improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive?
 
 
 
General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-001 
GD8000 User Guide
Notices, Compliance and Safety
Identification: GD8000 User Guide
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Disclaimer
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manual and make periodic changes to the content without 
a direct or inferred obligation to notify any person of such 
revision or changes. General Dynamics Itronix Corporation 
does not assume responsibility for the use of this manual, nor 
for any patent infringements or other rights or third parties 
who may use the manual.
This document contains proprietary information of General 
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This product is available for purchase under General Dynamics 
Itronix’s standard terms and conditions of sale. Hardware 
products may be reconditioned, or be manufactured from 
parts and components that may be new, used, rebuilt, or 
recycled and in some cases, the hardware product may not 
be new and may have been previously installed. In any event, 
General Dynamics Itronix warranty terms apply.
Trademark and Patent Notice
Itronix is a registered trademark of General Dynamics Itronix 
Corporation. 
Microsoft, MS, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The following United States Patent Numbers apply to any 
unit which incorporates a DVD drive - 5,434,678; 5,589,945; 
5,913,013; 6,151,444; and 6,208,805.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology 
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property 
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and 
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
ENERGY STAR
®
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Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR 
partner, General Dynamics Itronix has determined this 
computer meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for 
computers.
Compliance Statements
The GD8000 computer has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
The GD8000 computer complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. 
On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, 
among other information, the FCC registration number 
and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If 
requested, this information must be provided to the telephone 
company.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which 
may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the 
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response 
to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the 
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number 
of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by 
the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine 
the maximum REN for the calling area.
The GD8000 computer may be connected to the telephone 
network using the RJ-11 jack provided.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the 
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary 
discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice 
isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer 
as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to 
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, 
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the 
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone 










